కొర్రకు నక్కకొర్ర.

This proverb highlights that if a person lacks power, authority, or the means to defend themselves, even the most harmless or weak individuals will try to take advantage of or bully them. It is used to describe the importance of being prepared or having some form of authority to maintain respect.

This expression suggests that one must adapt to their surroundings and the company they are in to survive or succeed. It is similar to the English proverb 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do,' but with a specific emphasis on using cunning or matching the behavior of those around you, especially when dealing with shrewd people.

This expression describes a situation where someone waits for a long time to act, or makes a great effort, only to make a critical mistake or perform the action at the wrong time/place. It is used to highlight a significant failure or a blunder after much anticipation or effort.

This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to solve a minor problem but replaces it with a much larger, more painful, or permanent one. It is used when a remedy is worse than the original disease, or when an action intended to help actually results in greater harm.

This proverb highlights that verbal abuse, insults, or empty arguments have no material value and cannot provide sustenance or productivity. It is used to suggest that wasting time on petty bickering or foul language is useless because it doesn't result in anything tangible or beneficial like food or wealth.

* Strookt geen rosen voor varkens.

This proverb describes people with pessimistic or malicious mindsets who specifically look for flaws, failures, or the misfortunes of others to benefit themselves or satisfy their nature. Just as a fly ignores a healthy body to find a sore, and a fox looks for a carcass, some people only take interest in negativity.

This expression is used to describe someone who is exceptionally lucky or experiencing a sudden stroke of great fortune. Since foxes do not actually have horns, finding or 'stepping' on one is considered a mythical omen of extreme prosperity and success in Telugu folklore.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a less experienced person tries to give advice or teach someone who is far more experienced and seasoned than themselves. It highlights the irony of a novice patronizing a veteran.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a calm, cool-headed person acts as a counter-balance to someone who is extremely angry or hot-tempered. Just as water extinguishes fire, the calm person's presence or actions neutralize the other person's rage.

This proverb describes a situation that is joyful for one person but fatal or disastrous for another. It is used to highlight instances where someone's amusement comes at the cost of another's survival or well-being, similar to the English expression 'one man's meat is another man's poison.'